custom cage problem

[phil_7870]

yeah its alert and i goin around the cage i held it and it was ok maybe abit light but was alert and a joy to hold .u could feel its strenght but abit under weight

[Chu'Wuti]

Underweight makes it really questionable. It may not be eating, and getting it to eat may be a problem. As you didn't answer the other questions or address the other potential problems, I can't offer any other suggestions, but I definitely think there are possible problems that could worsen in the future. You might want to consider the offer of the female BP John made rather than waste your money.

[phil_7870]

chu'wuti its the body thats triangle .i couldnt see any muscous or hear any breathing problems but it was a loud enough shop with the birds and stuff so that might be y i cant hear a whissing .it was hard to tell what it was i'll have to have more of a look and see if it was stuck shed .the scales it was like say one or two hear and then maybe another one miss a inch or two up th body.its a lovely animal to hold very alert it was a bit jumply but not much .yes it was un kinked

[Chu'Wuti]

its the body thats triangle

If you can see the spine pretty distinctly--sticking up from the rest of the body as a ridge--the BP isn't eating or hasn't been fed adequately. Attendant issues--
--you might not be able to get it to eat
--its long-term health has been compromised
--it is more susceptible to infections, which may not present symptoms until the snake receives an additional stress, such as being moved out of its current environment.

That means that at best, you won't notice problems for a few years but it may never be in optimum condition, and at worst, you won't be able to get it to eat and it will get sick soon after you take it home because its immune system just isn't strong enough to handle the additional stress of the move.

Talk to John about his snake. If you're going to spend $$ on a snake, why not get one that's healthy to begin with so you can enjoy it rather than be frustrated?

[phil_7870]

it will cost to much money to get a snake shipped here .i think i may just keep looking

[johnrandle]

yeah i didnt even see the flag, im sure you can find somebody who sells or breeds snakes around you. or you might have to wait till there is an expo?

[phil_7870]

its hard to find any snake expo or breeders cause no1 is in2 snake around here .there is none native to ireland so people thick they are all like in the films and can kill you .

[phil_7870]

the white stuff looks like this but maybe a bit more( not my snake )

[Chu'Wuti]

Is this a photo of the snake at the pet store? It looks like it has a few damaged scales but nothing serious from what I can see.

As you're stuck in a place far away from a breeder maybe you'll have to try this snake. I'm just worried that you'll waste your money . . .

Have you been able to observe it eating? What are they feeding it & how often?

[phil_7870]

no i just seen the pic and i looked alot like the white stuff on the ball in the pet store .no i havent been able to see it feed yet but i will try

[phil_7870]

i am just wondering about shredded newspaper.as the person whp lives beside me work at a newspaper factory and told me about all to newspaper that they throw out and if i want it i could have it .so i taught that if i cut it it would make the snake feel safer and be able to hide more .

[Ringo]

Those will kill anything you put in there.
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[Chu'Wuti]

Paper towels are better.

However, is the newspaper factory where they make the paper itself? If it is unprinted newspaper, it should be safe.

If it is printed newspaper (like the daily newspaper your dad maybe reads?) then you need to find out what ink they use--nowadays soy inks are being used in the U.S. that are considered nontoxic. Even so, the newsprint may come off on the snake, and paper towels would be better.

You might also check into getting aspen shavings--see if your local pet store carries them or can get them for you--as that is very safe.

Do NOT use cedar or pine bark or shavings--they contain toxic phenols that may kill your snake.

As for a hide--does your mom have any old plastic containers around (not big ones--just a little bigger than the snake when he balls up)? You can cut a hole in one edge, turn it upside down, and voila!--you have a hide. If you search on the form more, people talk about how to cover a plastic bowl with coconut fiber or sphagnum moss to make it prettier and give the snake a better sense of security.

Merry Christmas!

[phil_7870]

i have my corn on beech shaving and for a 20 litter bag its 50euro thats alot and they said they cant get in aspen i think that is bull .i found out about a new pet shop that open bout 30 mins away from me they are selling ball for 100euro babys .i heard that you should only get balls that are at least 2 foot because they eat better . i'm going to that new pet shop after xmas to see

[citysnakes]

actually i find newspaper is better than paper towels because it is pretty much free and it holds humidity much better than paper towels do.

shredded newspaper can quickly get dirty and ugly so its best to just lay it out flat.

printed or unprinted: its all good.